College Planning
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Student Loan Debt Burdens Boomers as Well as Millennials
By Michael S. FischerBaby boomers 60 or older were the fastest-growing category of student-loan debtors, Guardian Life reports.
January 30, 2019
US Treasury Debt Sales Hit Another Record HighA 31% drop in corporate income tax revenue in fiscal 2018 is contributing to the rising debt level.
January 30, 2019
US Debt Levels Could Prompt Fiscal Crisis: CBO DirectorCBO Director Keith Hall told senators that if debt rises to projected levels, there will be troubling consequences.
January 29, 2019
Best & Worst Cities for Student Loan RepaymentMost of the areas with the highest delinquency rates are in the South; those with the lowest are in the West and Northeast.
January 28, 2019
FINRA to Crack Down on 529 Plan Share Class RecommendationsTo be eligible for a new voluntary disclosure program, broker-dealers must self-report to FINRA Enforcement by noon on April 1.
January 25, 2019
Parents Rank Debt Reduction Ahead of Long-Term PlanningFewer parents plan to seek expert advice this year than last, according to a New York Life poll.
January 22, 2019
10 Best Jobs of the FutureKiplinger started with a list of 773 occupations and focused on projected growth rate and salary.
January 22, 2019
FINRA Releases 2019 Exam PrioritiesThe annual letter highlights ongoing issues like cybersecurity along with some new areas of focus.